The Canadian by Train and Car
From Toronto 
Train & Car/van rental 9 Days or more
(tour CT108)Travel by train across the Canadian Shield and see the grandeur of the prairies in "Silver and Blue Service". Arrive in Jasper and pick up your rental car.
Your hotels are pre-booked and you have total freedom to hike, explore, dine and breath in the fresh mountain air.
The Icefields Parkway, south of Jasper is one of the most amazing drives anywhere and you can do it all at your own pace. Wow!
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Day 1 Arrive
at Toronto's Union Station to board VIA Rail's Trans-Continental (10:00PM
departure) and unpack for the next 3 nights aboard. Your porter is on-hand
throughout the journey to ensure that you have a comfortable stay. Roll
across the Canadian Shield, boreal forests, countless lakes and the hardest rock
on Earth! 1/3 of the fresh water in the World is in Canada and you will see some
of it on this trip. |
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Day 5 We recommend exploring the Jasper area including beautiful PYRAMID LAKE, a cruise of magnificent MALIGNE LAKE (45 minutes east of Jasper) and its incredible aquamarine waters. The views are stunning and the water is a shade of blue found only in these mountains. Spirit Island is a famous spot for photographers seeking the perfect picture and Medicine Lake is known to disappear into the ground. Not too far from here is MIETTE HOTSPRINGS, Canada's hottest. South of Jasper, and very close are HORSESHOE LAKE and the JASPER GONDOLA. The tram is highly recommended and the hearty hiker can enjoy the Whistlers Trail at the top. The restaurant is a great place for soup and a hot coffee. Return to Jasper for your overnight. Day 6 Depart in your rental car to the south on the Icefields Parkway. Stop at BOW LAKE south to LAKE LOUISE, one of the most enchanting spots on earth. We see the reflections of the mountains in her aqua blue waters and we'll find out how rock flour helps the water retain its mesmerizing color. Continue further into BANFF NATIONAL PARK to the majestic town of BANFF. Overnight in one of our Banff hotels. Day 7 Enjoy LAKE LOUISE and nearby MORAINE LAKE. Consider hiking up to the teahouse which overlooks Lake Louise (moderate difficulty) or have lunch in the fabulous Chateau Lake Louise. This afternoon consider a visit to JOHNSTON CANYON where you can hike the trail up to seven different waterfalls and the famous Ink Pots.Day 8 You have another day to visit Banff including the ride up Sulfur Mountain Gondola on the BANFF GONDOLA. The views at the top are spectacular. Perhaps some shopping or soak in the curative waters of the Banff Hotsprings. IF you are not staying at the Banff Springs Five star hotel you might want to step inside for a visit. It is like a castle in the Rockies! Overnight Banff Day
9 Check out of
hotel. Transfer
to Calgary International Airport OR we can arrange more sightseeing
including VANCOUVER,
BUTCHART
GARDENS
and the city of VICTORIA
on Vancouver Island or travel up to WHISTLER
Resort area (North of Vancouver). ALASKA
CRUISES at wholesale rates.
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We include: Via Rail Trans-Canada train journey including private bedroom (all meals are included aboard the train but not on motor coach tours or in hotels), tourist-class or superior hotels across Canada, car rental. Checked baggage is not available on the train, smaller overnight bag is recommended. |
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- Discovery
Group Charter and Tours
2002
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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